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Wisconsin | Northeast Wisconsin
Peshtigo River
Goodman Park Access to Farm Dam Public Landing
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Conditions
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch below Strong Falls at Goodman Park Access and take out at Farm Dam Public Landing. This is the scenic P4 Peshtigo run, mostly wooded flatwater and riffles with Skinners Elbow and Wilson Rapids adding Class I-II / II boat-control work.
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Put-in
Goodman Park AccessGoodman Park Access is a hand-carry beach launch below Strong Falls; use the main park lot and trail to the river, and expect any posted county park fee.
Take-out
Farm Dam Public LandingFarm Dam has separate public and commercial outfitter landings. Use the northern public landing on Otter Creek rather than the commercial outfitter landing downstream.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Goodman Park Access is a hand-carry beach launch below Strong Falls; use the main park lot and trail to the river, and expect any posted county park fee.
- Farm Dam has separate public and commercial outfitter landings. Use the northern public landing on Otter Creek rather than the commercial outfitter landing downstream.
- The stronger Roaring Rapids route starts below Farm Dam; do not continue downstream unless your group intentionally planned the more serious whitewater section.
Watch for
- Skinners Elbow and Wilson Rapids, which become stronger and wavier as the County C gauge rises.
- Scrapier riffles below 5.0 ft and increasingly pushy Class II water above 6.5 ft.
- Deadfall, strainers, cold water, and limited road exits through wooded bends.
- Strong Falls is upstream of the launch; scout park paths and stay clear of falls current while staging boats.
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Score & sources
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Peshtigo River Near Wabeno, WI |
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| Target band | 5.00 ft to 5.80 ft |
| Low threshold | 4.50 ft |
| High threshold | 7.50 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Peshtigo P4 Goodman Park suggested river levels |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Route level bands4.5 / 5.0-5.8 / 7.5 ft
Wisconsin Trail Guide lists below 4.5 ft as not recommended, 4.5 to 5.0 ft as low runnable, 5.0 to 5.8 ft as medium runnable and excellent, 5.8 to 6.5 ft as high runnable for most novices, 6.5 to 7.5 ft as high runnable but not for novices, and above 7.5 ft as unusually high.
- Gauge fitUSGS 04067958 near Wabeno
Wisconsin Trail Guide says the Highway C bridge gauge is about 4.6 miles downstream from the segment and should provide a fairly accurate indication of conditions in this reach.
- Endpoint coordinates45.51799, -88.33935 to 45.41351, -88.34615
Wisconsin Trail Guide P4 publishes NAD83 / WGS84 waypoints for Goodman Park Landing and Farm Dam Public Landing, and describes both access points with parking and hand-carry or ramp context.
- Access and parksGoodman Park, McClintock Park, Farm Dam
Wisconsin Trail Guide identifies Goodman and McClintock as Marinette County parks on this segment and describes Farm Dam Public Landing as the northern public landing on Otter Creek, separate from commercial outfitter landings.
- Official corridor contextGovernor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest
Wisconsin DNR describes the Peshtigo as a major paddling river with clearly marked dam portages, remote campsites, and public-use landings in the state forest corridor.
- HazardsSkinners Elbow and Wilson Rapids
Wisconsin Trail Guide calls out Skinners Elbow as Class I-II and Wilson Rapids as Class II, with larger waves and stronger current as the County C gauge rises.
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Peshtigo River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Peshtigo River?
Paddle Today watches Peshtigo River Near Wabeno, WI and treats 5.00 ft to 5.80 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Peshtigo River route start and end?
This route starts at Goodman Park Access and ends at Farm Dam Public Landing, about 9.8 mi on the water.
Is this Peshtigo River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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